PE 1666

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 8, 2026 7:48PM EDT

PE 1666
Bike Touring

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Bike Touring is for those who want to learn how to travel self-supported by bike. This course will cover bike touring equipment use, camping skills, route planning and bike maintenance. Skills on the bike will include road riding safety and riding with a loaded bike. Classes will include rides of 5-15 miles and the course will culminate in a two-day bike tour with overnight camping. Pre-requisite: the ability to comfortably ride a bike 10-20 miles in a single ride. If you are not at that level yet, consider joining PE 1668 Recreational Biking or PE 1665 Learn to Bike.


Fees Course fee, $305. For instruction/food. Students without a bike can rent one from Cornell Outdoor Education for $60 for the semester.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1582 PE 1666   LEC 001

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    • R
    • Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2026

    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Sep 12, 2026

    • Bode, C

    • SSu
    • Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2026

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $305. Rental bike available for a $60 fee. Bike Touring is for those who want to learn how to travel self-supported by bike. Pre-requisite: ability to comfortably ride a bike 10-20 miles in a single ride. If you are not yet comfortable with that mileage or need to brush up on your biking skills, consider joining PE 1668 Recreational Biking or PE 1665 Learn to Bike. The weekend tour will take place in Tompkins County; transportation provided.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.